Wheeler went 8-for-30 (.267) in a month-long stay with the Yankees earlier this season while appearing at third base and in right field. The 27-year-old will serve as bench depth down the stretch for New York with Carlos Beltran battling a lingering elbow injury. Thu, Aug 21, 2014 10:37:00 AM

Yankees optioned 3B Zelous Wheeler to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The Yanks needed to clear room for the additions of Stephen Drew and Martin Prado, and Wheeler and Zoilo Almonte were the victims. Wheeler has hit .267/.267/.467 over 31 plate appearances in the majors this season. Fri, Aug 1, 2014 04:04:00 PM

Zelous Wheeler singled and hit a two-run home run in four at-bats in Thursday's loss to the Indians.

Wheeler homered for the second time in his brief big league career, taking T.J. House out to left field in the fourth inning to spot the Yankees a 2-0 lead. In 19 plate appearances, Wheeler has only the two home runs along with two singles. Thu, Jul 10, 2014 10:57:00 PM